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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994.06.20 Council MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 20, 1994 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8 00 P M by Joyce DeFelice, Mayor ROLL CALL By Deputy City Clerk Councilmembers present Joyce DeFelice, Michael Gamson, Edgar Hargrow, Chris Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathim, and Carl Strode Also present Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, David McDonald, Community Development Director, Dennis Wright, City Engineer, Jim Ajax, Public Works Director, and Kurt Luhrs, Administrative Assistant PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance CONSENT AGENDA MOTION Mr Jensen moved to approve the Consent Agenda Seconded by Mr Strode Motion earned unanimously Consent items are as follows A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held June 6, 1994 B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the amount of $1,105,974 77 ($36,249 94 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos 2890 and 2892, and $1,069,724 83 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 86638 through 86966 C) Resolution No 2137 To approve Resolution No 2137, accepting the Department of Justice grant for four additional Police Officers D) Professional Agreement between City of Pasco and Stead and Associates for Phase I Instrumentation To approve the proposed Agreement between the City of Pasco and Stead and Associates for design and system integration for Phase I instrumentation, control and management systems for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade/Expansion and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement E) Sale of Surplus Materials To declare the items listed on the Public Works Department memorandum dated June 9, 1994, to be surplus and offered for sale by sealed bid at not less than the minimum price listed Any and all items not sold by bid to be sold as scrap F) Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Expansion Engineering Services Agreement Amendment To approve Amendment No 2 to the Agreement between HDR Engineering and the City of Pasco for Professional Engineering Services associated with the upgrade and expansion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant G) Setting Special Meeting to consider Awarding a Contract for Construction of Road 100 to Road 36 Sanitary Sewer To set MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 20, 1994 Monday, June 27, 1994, as a Special Council Meeting for the purpose of considering the award of a contract for the construction of the Road 100 to Road 36 Sanitary Sewer H) Resolution No 2138 To approve Resolution No 2138, supporting the city's application for funding from the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC) for the Road 68/1-182 Soccer Complex I) Acceptance of Deeds and Easements from Metropolitan Mortgage To accept the Right-of-Way Deeds and Easements for the construction of roads, waterlines and sewer lines in Broadmoor Parkway and the Metropolitan Business Park J) Resolution No 2139 To approve Resolution No 2139, accepting an easement for the construction of the Road 100 to Road 36 sanitary sewer and/or other utilities K) Appointment to Civil Service Commission To concur in the Mayor's re-appointment of Launa Morasch to the Civil Service Commission to a term which will expire on February 17, 2000 PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS None VISITORS Ms Cynthia Hayes, Chairperson of the Pasco Housing Authonty (PHA), read a letter to Council outlining their position on the issue of year- round housing for local agncultural worker families The PHA believes it is important to provide payment in lieu of taxes for improvements, and to support public services and facilities as allowed by RCW 35 82 210 They also feel they have worked diligently to locate sites for the proposed development that are cost effective, comply with zoning and planning, and further the goals of the Fair Housing Act by enhancing geographic choice in housing with reasonable access to community facilities and services The proposed site would best meet these objectives Mr Crutchfield felt that the letter from the PHA could be interpreted to mean that they feel that Ordinance No 2299 doesn't apply to this project or that they have already complied with the terms and requirements of that ordinance Mr Rubstello stated that at this time there is a difference of opinion between the PHA and the City The PHA has indicated by their letter that they intend to proceed with the purchase of the property, or any other property, without reaching a specific agreement with the City or County with respect to that purchase MOTION Mr Strode moved that this issue be sent to a judicial authority for an opinion to settle this matter Mr Lathim seconded the motion Mr Bnan (Unclear), with the office of Rural and Farmworker Housing of Yakima, stated that while the RCW allows the City and PHA to enter into such agreements, the RCW does not require any such agreement This is part of the objection to the ordinance In the parameters of RCW 35 82, the PHA is desirous of cooperating Also, under the Federal Fair Housing Act the City is not allowed to pose greater requirements on assisted housing than would be imposed on any other housing -2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 20, 1994 Mr Dave Pflieger, of 314 West Octave Street, felt Council should be aware of the number of agencies and organizations that support the PHA and gave a brief outline of a number of agencies Following a voice vote, motion earned unanimously REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Mayor's Activity Report Mayor DeFelice reported Equipment malfunction - no report information available Pasco Downtown Development Association Board Meeting - June 7 1994 Mr Kilbury reported that the opening of the Farmer's Market was good and the number of vendors and consumers was up BFRC Tn-MATS Policy Advisory Committee Meeting - June 9, 1994 Mr Kilbury reported that each jurisdiction reported on their transportation concerns An amendment of the B F Transit Transportation Improvement Plan to allow the purchase of eight (8) Van Pool vans was approved unanimously The RTPO Enhancement status of programs for the B F area included down-town angle parking in Benton City, a bike/pedestrian path from Prosser to Grandview, and rail-way right-of-way acquisition for West Richland Parks & Recreation Advisory Council Meeting - June 9, 1994 Mayor DeFelice was unable to attend the meeting B F Transit Board Meeting - June 9, 1994 Mr Garrison reported that a resolution was passed to approve an application for a grant for Van Pool vans There was a presentation for the "Van Pooler of the Decade" given to Mr Ramon Rios in recognition of 12 years of accident free driving Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting - June 13, 1994 Mayor DeFelice was unable to attend the meeting Task Force for a Safe Community Meeting - June 14, 1994 Mr Jensen was unable to attend the meeting Good Roads Association Meeting - June 15, 1994 Mr Lathim was unable to attend the meeting PUBLIC HEARINGS TRAC Facility at Road 68 and 1-182 (MF #94-29-SP) Mr David McDonald, Community Development Director, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was published as required by law Mr McDonald explained that this project was discussed several weeks ago, and as indicated at that time, the County had a concern about the Planning Commission's recommendation relative to the number of trees required and their location Since that time there have been discussions with the end result that the County would be required to plant the 60 trees that are on the site plan and within 3 years plant the remainder of trees or bushes The landscaping along Burden Road would have to be put into place There was also a question about unsightly corral fencing The fencing in question would not be a problem as it would be taken apart and stored between uses Mr Strode informed Council that to his knowledge the holding pens - 3 - MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 20, 1994 have not been designed or sent out to bid, therefore, it's uncertain how they will be designed As far as storage of these fences there is no design for any storage that would be designated specifically for the holding pens Mr Strode also wanted to mention that Ms Loveland, an alternate Board member, stated that if the bids come in significantly over budget the Exhibition Hall will be sealed off and the county will go ahead with the Rodeo Arena MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO RECONSIDER A SPECIAL PERMIT RECOMMENDATION FOR THE LOCATION OF THE TRAC TRADE RECREATION AND AGRICULTURAL CENTER Mr Richard German, of Franklin County, explained that traditionally corrals have been the type that can be dismantled to prevent them from being stolen He also wanted to stress that the County is only looking for flexibility in regards to landscaping Following three (3) calls from Mayor DeFelice for comments from the floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public hearing was declared closed MOTION Mr Strode moved to approve the special permit for the TRAC Facility at Road 68 and 1-182 with the following conditions 1 The site shall be developed in accordance with the site plan submitted 2 The trees shown and noted on the site plan shall be installed with the initial construction (60 trees) 3 Additional trees (84) for a total of at least 144 and a landscaped buffer along Burden Road shall be installed within three years of completion of the building Large growing shrubs may substitute for 25% of the additional trees However, if construction bids come in under estimates, the landscaping shall be installed with initial construction Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO. 3027 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE WASHINGTON MODEL TRAFFIC ORDINANCE (MTO) AS CONTAINED IN THE WASHINGTON ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, CHAPTER 308-330 WAC, TO REGULATE TRAFFIC IN THE CITY OF PASCO, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 10 05 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION Mr Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No 3027, an Ordinance adopting the Washington Model Traffic Ordinance as contained in the Washington Administrative Code, further adopting Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12 and 23 of Chapter 275, Laws 1994, and amending Chapter 10 05 of the Pasco Municipal Code Mr Jensen seconded the motion Mr Kilbury was opposed to basing an ordinance on the Washington Administrative Code Motion carried by following roll call vote Yes - Garrison, Lathim, Hargrow, Jensen, Strode, DeFelice, No - Kilbury -4 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 20, 1994 Ordinance No. 3028 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE TIME OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, AND AMENDING SECTION 2 02 010 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION Ordinance No 3028 was read by title only Mr Jensen moved to adopt Ordinance No 3028, an Ordinance changing the time of meeting of the City Council Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously Ordinance No. 3029 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING NEW WATER SERVICE AND SEWER CONNECTIONS, AMENDING PMC SECTION 13 22 015 MOTION Ordinance No 3029 was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No 3029, concerning water and sewer connections east of 20th Avenue Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously Ordinance No. 3030 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM C-1 (RETAIL BUSINESS) TO R-1 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) MOTION Ordinance No 3030 was read by title only Mr Jensen moved to adopt Ordinance No 3030, granting a rezone from C-1 to R-1, as recommended by the Planning Commission Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously Ordinance No. 3031 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS AMENDING PMC TITLES 21 AND 22 DEALING WITH STREET WIDTHS MOTION Ordinance No 3031 was read by title only Mr Hargrow moved to adopt Ordinance No 3031, amending PMC Titles 21 and 22 reducing the right-of-way width for local access streets and increasing setbacks on those streets Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously Resolution No. 2140 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR SUNNY MEADOWS MOTION Mr Garrison moved to approve Resolution No 2140, approving the preliminary plat for Sunny Meadows Mr Lathim seconded the motion Mr Joseph Pizzarella, 4213 Brown Place, expressed his concern regarding access to his property should the proposed preliminary plat be approved The design of the proposed plat in several of the phases would absorb his road easement and it's the only access to his property There have been provisions discussed during Planning Commission meetings to allow easement on the east side, however, lending institutions are reluctant to loan money for home construction if there is not an easement that would allow for the development of - 5 - MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 20, 1994 roadways that meet city or county standards The existing access was allowed by the Courts and provides a 60' easement all the way from his property to Burden Road The only portion lacking is a 165' section in the southwest corner Mr Pizzarella wanted to insure that he has legal access which would allow for a road that meets city and county standards Mr McDonald explained that eventually, after the different phases, there would be an access along the Road 60 alignment The proposed Road 60 alignment when completed would provide a more direct route to Burden Road, which will be paved to Road 68 Mr Bill Boehm, of Diversified Development Services, explained that the phases are designed to preclude ever having a temporary cul-de- sac The concept of the phasing is to keep roads that are traveling through the project from existing accesses so there are no problems in future Mr Boehm stated that whether the right-of-way is public (as determined in Superior Court) or a private right-of-way there is no way it can be built upon or taken away An access, that is suitable, will be provided to the people losing their access Mr Rubstello expressed his concern that the different roadways that are shown on the plat that are to be dedicated to the public are overlaid by an existing private right-of-way This needs to be cleared up before Council could, prudently, approve the plat He recommended a slight change to the language and rather than saying "to be vacated prior to construction of this phase", it should be clarified prior to the approval of the final plat Mr Garnson questioned whether phases 1-4 could be approved with provision that the existing Overton Road right-of-way be cleared up before approving phases 5-72 Mr Rubstello explained that giving approval of plats is a two step process with preliminary approval and final approval No construction can begin until final plat approval is given for any phase that's subject to the private right-of-way MOTION Mr Strode moved to approve the preliminary plat for Sunny Meadows, except that portion of Overton Road that will need to be vacated prior to approval of final plats for phases 5, 6:and 7 Mr Lath= seconded the motion Amendment to original motion carried unanimously Mayor DeFelice called for a five minutes recess to allow staff to clear up whether or not the private easement affects all phases of the proposed development Mayor DeFelice reconvened the meeting Mr Crutchfield recommended that Resolution No 2140 be tabled until the next regular meeting or that Council hold a special meeting June 27, 1994 MOTION Mr Garrison moved to table Resolution No 2140 to be reconsidered at a Special Meeting on June 27, 1994 Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion earned by following roll call vote Yes - Hargrow, Jensen, Kilbury, DeFelice, Garnson, No - Strode, Lathim -6 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 20, 1994 UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Award of the Contract for West Pasco Waterline Loop/Court Street Waterlines MOTION Strode moved to award the Contract for Construction of the West Pasco Waterline Loop, Project No 94-2-01 and the Court Street Waterline Extension, Project No 94-2-02, to the low bidder, Valencia Construction, in the amount of $315,898 20 and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote Approval of 1994-96 Operating Engineers Collective Bargaining Agreement MOTION Mr Garrison moved to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the 1994-96 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Pasco and Local No 280, International Union of Operating Engineers, as tentatively agreed to by the Negotiation Teams and ratified by the Union Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously Award of Contract for Cabling, Telephone and Data Cabling Installation MOTION Mr Garrison moved to award the contract for the installation of voice and data cabling at the Pasco Civic Center to the low bidder, Business Telephone Systems, in the amount of $43,345 38 and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents Mr Hargrow seconded the motion Motion earned by unanimous roll call vote MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL None ADJOURNMENT No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9 27 P M Joy P elice, Mayor ATTEST Cathenne D Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 5- day of 0-"(_\t.)5 , 1994 -7-